Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 44–27 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- New York Giants 10–3 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Collins
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:53) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Barber laterals to Collin…
- Game date
- 2002-12-22
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Indianapolis Colts 44–27 on 2002-12-22. K. Collins posted a game-high +29.06 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 7 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 44 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(9:28) 8-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(12:47) 21-T.Barber left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(:08) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(14:53) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Barber laterals to Collins.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(10:29) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(5:21) 13-M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:15) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(13:40) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:50) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(4:56) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(4:50) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(4:05) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:28FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 3-0
(9:28) 8-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:47TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 9-0
(12:47) 21-T.Barber left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:42XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:08FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-3
(:08) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 14:53TD ATA. ToomerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 82
- Score
- 16-3
(14:53) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Barber laterals to Collins.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 14:41XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 7
- Score
- 17-3
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 10:29TD CSC. StackhousePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 18
- Score
- 23-3
(10:29) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:21FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 23-6
(5:21) 13-M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 0:15TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 29-6
(:15) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 0:11XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 30-6
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:40TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 21
- Score
- 30-12
(13:40) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:50TD ATA. ToomerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 21
- Score
- 36-12
(6:50) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:45XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 37-12
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:56TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 25
- Score
- 37-18
(4:56) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:51Safety PMPaul ManningPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 37-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:50TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 40
- Score
- 37-26
(4:50) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:44XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 37-27
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 4:05TD ATA. ToomerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 27
- Score
- 43-27
(4:05) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 4:00XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 44-27
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +29.06 total EPA · 29 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 2A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +23.56 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 4Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +4.47 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 5J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6C. Stackhouse · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play
- 7T. Walters · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
K. Collins — NYG · Passing
K. Collins posted the highest total EPA (+29.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
K. Collins's top snap (+7.11 EPA): (14:53) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Barber laterals to Collins.
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 50 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.47 total EPA
- K. Collins (New York Giants) · 29 dropbacks · 79.3% completion · +1.00 EPA/play · +29.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.207 | -0.063 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.2% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.916 | +0.089 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.139 | -0.548 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.063 | -0.207 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 52.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.21 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 15 drives, -5.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 16 drives, +18.43 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass)
- New York Giants — C. Stackhouse (K. Collins pass)
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — Myles Bryant
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the IND 2 (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 8-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) 21-T.Barber left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 12:42) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 20–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 82 (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Barber laterals to Collins.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 7 (Q3 14:41) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.; New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 18 (Q3 10:29) — (10:29) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q3 5:21) — (5:21) 13-M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 0:15) — (:15) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 0:11) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–14. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 21 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 21 (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 6:45) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 25 (Q4 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 4:51) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 40 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 4:44) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 27 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 4:00) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Barber laterals to Collins.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 55-Dhani Jones at NYG 36. 55-Dhani Jones to NYG 37 for 1 yard (32-E.James).
- New York Giants (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) 21-T.Barber left tackle to NYG 6 for 1 yard (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-93-D.Freeney at NYG 6. 93-D.Freeney to NYG 6 for no gain (21-T.Barber).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:20) — (12:20) 17-H.Smith punt is BLOCKED by 83-M.Rivers, Center-48-J.Snow, RECOVERED by NYG-85-D.Dorris at IND 25. 85-D.Dorris to IND 25 for no gain (29-J.Jefferson).
- New York Giants (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey to IND 11 for 26 yards (28-I.Bashir). FUMBLES (28-I.Bashir), RECOVERED by IND-21-W.Harris at IND 3. 21-W.Harris to IND 24 for 21 yards (27-R.Dayne).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Barber laterals to Collins.
- New York Giants (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) 21-T.Barber left tackle to NYG 6 for 1 yard (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-93-D.Freeney at NYG 6. 93-D.Freeney to NYG 6 for no gain (21-T.Barber).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 55-Dhani Jones at NYG 36. 55-Dhani Jones to NYG 37 for 1 yard (32-E.James).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 9:28 · IND 2 · Score 3-0
(9:28) 8-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 12:47 · IND 4 · Score 9-0
(12:47) 21-T.Barber left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 12:42 · IND 2 · Score 10-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · NYG 2 · Score 10-3
(:08) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 14:53 · IND 82 · Score 16-3
(14:53) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Barber laterals to Collins. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 14:41 · IND 7 · Score 17-3
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 10:29 · IND 18 · Score 23-3
(10:29) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 5:21 · NYG 9 · Score 23-6
(5:21) 13-M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 0:15 · IND 1 · Score 29-6
(:15) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 0:11 · IND 2 · Score 30-6
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 13:40 · NYG 21 · Score 30-12
(13:40) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:50 · IND 21 · Score 36-12
(6:50) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 6:45 · IND 2 · Score 37-12
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:56 · NYG 25 · Score 37-18
(4:56) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 4:51 · NYG 2 · Score 37-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:50 · NYG 40 · Score 37-26
(4:50) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:44 · NYG 2 · Score 37-27
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 4:05 · IND 27 · Score 43-27
(4:05) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 4:00 · IND 2 · Score 44-27
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- K. Collins (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts on 2002-12-22?
The New York Giants beat the Indianapolis Colts 44-27 in Week 16, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New York Giants 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: New York Giants 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: New York Giants 20, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: New York Giants 14, Indianapolis Colts 21; Final: New York Giants 44, Indianapolis Colts 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts?
New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q2 12:47) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q3 14:53) New York Giants touchdown — C. Stackhouse (K. Collins pass) (Q3 10:29) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q3 0:15) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 13:40) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q4 6:50) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 4:56) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 4:50) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q4 4:05) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 9:28, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 5:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 60.0% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.47 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 79.3% completion, +1.00 EPA per dropback, +29.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts?
K. Collins (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +29.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+7.11 EPA): (14:53) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Barber laterals to Collins..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
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